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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
CORRALING WILD ELEPHANTS.

How They Are Driven Toward the Khed-
 daI-The Real Difficulty.
 The herd having been found without its being alarmed, the next thing is to surround it at distance by light cordon of men ard to guide its unconscious steps toward the kheddah in which it is to be inclosed and captured. The general idea of kheddah may be taken from an open pair of compasses, of which the round head or hinge represents the inclosure into which the elephants are to be driven; while the outspread arms of the compass represent the long lines of obstacles or scares, by which the elephants are pre- vented from straying to one side or the other, so that they advance through the purposely undisturbed jungle in the center, between the gradually converging lines of obstacles to- ward the kheddah or inclosure already men tioned.
 The elephant is timid and cautious ami mal If it meets with any chopped branches of trees or indications of the presence of man, or anything to which it's eyes are unac- customed, it will not advance in that direc- tion. The real difficulty of the hunters lies ill making their lateral lines of obstacles suf- fciently obvious to the elephants without alarming them too much. At this early stage of the proceedings not man should show himself, lest the wild elephants should be frightened and make a stampede. The animal should be left to pride himself on his own cleverness at having detected signs of danger, in consequence of which he advances in what seems safe direction. But as the devoted herd gets further and further into the funnel of the converging lines much stronger measures have to be adopted. Gen. siderable pressure is put on them from behind to urge them in the right direction; and si- simultaneously the visible obstacles along the sides have to be much strengthened and eff fectively guarded to prevent the herd from breaking through them.
 As the elephants actually approach the kheddah itself there is no longer any con- cealment on the part of the hunters The firing of guns and the beating of drums and loud shouts and noises, with long lines of fires made out of tho dried grass and brush wood which have been collected for this pur- pose, compel the affrightened animals to push onward until they finally enter the kheddah itself, where at first all seems comparatively silent and safe.-Longmans Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Habit of Chewing Snuff:

'Chewing snuff is bad habit greatly on tho increase in this neighborhood," said a Bowery tobacconist the other day. ''Young women are usually our largest customers We buy the snuff specially prepared for chewing purposes. Most of it is made of half tobacco and half salt, and the remainder is prepared by the addition of various ground spices.
 ''We generally sell it in five cent packets When our customers get it they immediately proceed to make an imitation scoop with a piece of paper, and fill the space between their lower lip and teeth with their pur- chase As the snuff gets gradually wet with saliva the watery extract filters into the mouth through the crevices between the teeth.
 "The effect of the snuff is to make these women feel dazed and stupid With a single glass of beer and the requisite quantity of snuff the appearance produced is that of beastly intoxication. I believe the custom was introduced originally from tho south, where tho class of people styled by the col ored people poor white trash are in the habit of chewing fibrous piece of wood which has been previously impregnated with snuff. ."-New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Robbery of German LabOrers.

A number of German working people liv- ing in Silesia find work during the summer months in the adjacent Russian territory. During that time they live on Russian ground, but as there are no schools in Rus sa they are sending their children to the nearest German schools. The Russian iron tier guards are accustomed to draw blood from every traveller passing the frontier line, and they have of late decided that it shall be the same with the frontier school children. They will not let child pass in peace unless they receive little bribe Small as the coin may be every time, the sum total the poor laborers are thus compelled to pay is quite considerable, since every child has to pass the frontier two times day.-Chicago News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Artistic Value of Red Hair.

A friend of mine, an artist, suggests new utility for that crowning glory of the fair sex, a good head of red hair. He tells me that it is impossible to find model with hair
 that is worth painting. Neither the draped models nor the women who pose nude possess this requisite. Even when the hair is good in color it is so coarse in texture as to resist most efforts to handle it or put it up in a pictorial fashion. This may also be due to neglect in brushing and cleansing it, but, at any rate, among the models he ayers that the facts are as he states. Outside the studio world there arc some superb heads of hair that painter mighe esteem himsef happy iu heinr priyiteRd to uaint.-Alffsd TTGmtle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29

Millionaire Carnegie advises young men to shun three things: First, liquor drinking: second, speculation; third, indorsation. Jesse R. Grant arc at the head of Q great syndicate which has purchased the Moore Benjamin iron mines in the Gogebic range, in Wisconsin. Tho price paid for the mines and surrounding lands was moro than s2,- Oo0,6 boo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
His Hill of Fare

A surprised colored man astonished a we'll to do citizen who presented him with four teen pound turkey by exclaiming: ''Why, press you! You mout just as we'll glib us sidewheel steamboat We's no fixin' and no fuel, boss. If yer could swap that for plug of terbaccy, an ounce of snuff, a pint of old Wirginny, a piece of ibber and four pounds of meal, mo and my old woman could get more fun out'n it than out of Connecticut turkey and all de etcethurrahs dat de white pepul conjur up." He was furnished his chosen bill of fare and bod of coal to make it hot.-Norwich Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Michiean's Peculiar Gem.

A Yankee scientist, in writing of the precious stones peculiar to the United States, has been saying some nice things about chlo- rastrolite, a gem peculiar to Michigan. "The only place in the world where it is found, >" he says, ''is Isle Royale, Lake Superior. This island, belonging to the state of Michigan, forty miles long, five miles wide and about twenty miles from the mainland, is composed of amygdaloid trap, in the almond shaped cavities of which the gem principally occurs. About S1 800 worth are sold annually. ."-Chi- cago News,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Cancer Hospital for Women.

The New York Cancer Hospital for Wo- men, just opened, is the only institution of the kind in the country. The building stands near the northern end of Central park, with in sight of Gen. Grants tomb. It has been erected by means of subscriptions from wealthy people, the principal gifts being S2OO, ,OOO from John Jacob Astor and prop erty in California, valued at 50,OOO, from Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum, the grand daughter of Alexander Hamilton. Frank Ieslie,s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
Frank R. Stockton's Career.

Frank R. Stockton's literary career is very encouraging to young authors who feel that they are not appreciated. It is said that for a long time Stockton's productions were a standing joke in the publishing houses His manuscript was known to publishers long while before his delicious humor had a chance to reach the public. He was perse- vering and hopeful, however, and at last the magazines began to print his productions. He is now great favorite.-New York World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29
FOR OTHERS.

There are. while human miseries abound, thousand ways to spend superf1uous wealth Without one fool or fiatterer at your board, Without one hour of sickness or disgust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-29

One doesn't like to be stared in the face, except, possibly, when it is victory that does it.-Harper's Bazar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
what True Merit viii, DO.

The unprecedented sale of BOSchee's
German Syrup within few years. has
astonIshed The world. /. is without
doubt the safest aud best remedy ever
discovered for the speedy aud effectual
cure of Coughs, Colds and the severest
Lung troubles. 1t acts on an entirely
different principle from the usual pre-
scriprion given by Physicians, as it does
not dry up a Cough and leave the dis
ease in the system, but on the contrary
removes the cause of the trouble, heals
the parts affected and leaves them in a
purely healthy condition. A bottle kept
in the house for use when the diseases
make their appearance, will save doc
tors bills and Il long spell of serious
illness. A trial will convince you of
these facts. 1t is positively sold by all
druggists anG general dealers in the
land. Price, IS cts, large bottles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cares Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by DR..
j. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

The following Is the time Of trains sloppl,,
at Shenandoah Junction:
EAsT-BOUND.
No. S.-Chicago and Pittsburg express Sa,
IN.
No. li6.-Way Freight, passenger car a,,.sh.
ed, 6.21 a. m.
No. G6.-Baltimore and Piedmont aecomns-
dalton, lib a. m.
No. d.-New Orleans Express. SO pm.
No. &.-Martinsburg accommodation sbl
Washngt'n and Baltimore Elpt,s
5.2i p. m.
wEST-BoUND.
No. 75.-Baltimore, Mt. Airy and Martlnsbur,
accommodation 5.3g a. m.
No, 6j.-Baltimore and Piedmont nccomno.
dalton, H. n. m.
No. li5.-Way Freight, passenger car attach.
ed, 2.S2 p. m.
No. 7.-Pittsburg Express lO.iSp.m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
ATGTlillG SqlgicalODeTati0l
\ FATAL MISTAKE.

The Cleveland (Ohio) Press,
of February 23d, 1883, pub
lished an account of a fatal
surgical operation which caused
a great commotion among med
ical men throughout the whole
country, DR.. Thayer, the most
eminent surgeon in Cleveland,
pronouncing it scandalous. 1t
appears that a Mrs. King had
been suffering for many years
from some disease of the stom-
ach, which had resisted the
treatment of all the physicians
in attendance. The disease
commenced with q slight de-
rangement of the digestion,
with a poor appetite, followed
by a peculiar indescrlbable dis
tress in the stomach, a feeling
that has been described as a
faint "all gone" sensation, a
sticky slime collecting about
the teeth, causing a disagree
able taste. This sensation was
not removed by food, but, on
the contrary, it was increased.
After a while the hands and
feet became cold and sticky
a cold perspiration. There
was a constant tired and Ian
guild feeling. ThenloIlowed a
dreadful nervousness, with
gloomy forebodings. Finally
the patient was unable to re,
tain any food whatever, and
there was constant pain in the
abdomen. All prescribed rem
edies falling to give relief, a
consultation was held, when it
was decided that The patient
had a cancer in the stomach,
and in order tosave thepatient's
life an operation was justlf-
able. Accordingly, on the 22d
of February, 1888, the opera
ton was performed by DR..
Vance in the presence of DR..
Tuckerman, DR.. Per1'ier, DR..
Arms, DR.. Gordon, DR.. Capner,
and DR.. Halliwell Of the Police
Board. The operation consist
ed in laying open the cavity
of the abdomen and exposing
the stomach and bowels. When
this had been done an eXamin-
alton of the organs was made,
but to the horror and dismay
of the doctors there was no
cancer to be found. The pa
tent did not have n cancer.
When too late the medical men
discovered that they had made
a terrible mistake; but they
sewed the parts together and
dressed the wound that they
had made, but the poor woman
sank from exhaustion and died
in a few hours. How sad it
must be for the husband of this
poor woman to know that his
wife died from the effects Of a
surgical operation that ought
never to have been performed.
If this woman had taken the
proper remedy for Dyspepsia
and Nervous Prostitution for
this was what the disease really
was|, she would have been hv-
inc to-day. SHAKER EXTRACT OF
RooTs, or SmGEL's CURATIVE
SYRUP, a remedy made ex-
pressly for DYSPEPSIA or lndi-
gestion, has restored many such
cases to perfect health after all
other kinds Of treatment have
failed. The evidence of its
efficacy in curing this class of
cases is TOO voluminous to be
published here; but those who
read the published evidence in
favor of this dyspeptic remedy
do not question It's convincing
nature, and the article has an
extensive sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

A cobbler visited one of the large
manufactures the other day, and for the
first time in his life saw shoes made by
machinery. "What do you think of
that?" asked the foreman. cit beats
awl," was the laconic and significant
replv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
Western Maryland Railroad

Trains leave and arrive NJ Hagep,o,,
follows, on and after Sunday. Nov. - lSSi.
DEPARTURES.
For Baltimore, AT SOOa. m, l6Cvn.
pot 30, and $40 p. m. &C.. V. Depot Ar,,,s'
at ll.iO a. M, and 100 and 6.i5 p. m. and n =
a. m.
For Shippensburg, at 100 and n GA m AZ
p. m.' arriving S.5s a. m. and Lilo aud sepI
For Williamsport at 800 a. m, l2iG Al, y,
y, IN.
ARRIVALS.
From Baltimore, at sos a. m. 1910. DAM
500 p. m.
From shippensburg, at 800 a. m. 2g.D,
COS p. m.
From Wllllamsport, at 500. Hos a. m. an
2.i0 and $50 y. m.
j. NJ. HOOD, General Manager
Il. IL. GRIswoID, Genl Ticket Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

~ GODS WORTH YOUR MONEY Gold
" and Silver Watches, Chains Charms. Col
lar Buttons, Cuff Buttons, Studs, Ladies' Cuff
and Collar Sets. Lace Pins Rings. Bracelets,
Gold and Silver Thimbles, Gold and Silk
Guards for Eyeglasses, Gold Specs KEYS 10
tit any watch, Gold-lined Silver Cups, Silver
Forks, Spoons, Knives, Butter Knives Nan
kin Rings, &c. Call early to examine our
large stock. BAKER & McAIURRAN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
a play so much in my life.

Tramp Ito gentleman in the City
Hall Park)-tWill you kindly allow
me to glance at your paper for a mo-
ment, sir? am anxious to see the
weather predictions" Gentleman
(handing him the paper Certainly.
Are you interested in the weather p
Tramp-"Yes. air. live principally
on wind, and l want to find out what
/ am to have for dinner to-day"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
NORTHWARD.

o. HOWARD ROVER
Gen. Pass. and Ticket A.,
DAVID w. FLlCKWlR, Roanose
{. VI. FUTTERER, SuperintengNn,'A
Pass. Agent, Hagerstowu. Md
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
PATRONS OF uUsBANDRY
MORTIMER WHITEHEAD.

Patrons and farmers everywhere have
good reasons for rejoicing over the pass
age of the bills regulating inter State
Commerce, and that creating the De-
partment of Agriculture and Labor,
with its head member of the Presi-
dents Cabinet. All fair-minded persons
must admit that it was in the Grange
years ago that both these important
measures first received attention, and
more than all other influences combined
has the Grange created and crystalized
the public sentiment that has resulted in
these important forward steps. Pro-
gresSive steps that must in either case
bring good fruits, not only to the great
productive interests of our country, but
to the transportation companies aud all
other interests that depend so largely for
their success upon prosperous agricul-
ture and a fair and efficient commerce
between all our States. Now let farmers
and all good citizens give these new de-
partures cheerful aud hearty support,
and as they are tested by time and prac
tice, needed changes and additions may
be made that will make them still
more effective and useful. As Patrons
let us not be satisfied TO rest upon our
laurels, but forward! to other fields
that must be won. Uniting faith with
,oork, $50 that each Tomorrow ind us
farther than to-day"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

At the meeting of the National
Grange in Boston, Nov. 1855, the fol-
lowing was adopted:
ReSOlUed, That in view of the past ac-
ton of the National Grange we still i'm
sist that the interests Of agriculture
demand that the Commissioner of Ag-
riculture should be clothed with addi-
tional powers and more enlarged juris-
diction. so that all the varied productive
interests of the country may be pro-
tected and developed; and we claim
that the office should be raised to a posi-
ton in the Cabinet of the United States.
We also favor such National aid as
may be necessary TO establish Agricul-
tural Experiment Stations in the sew
eral States in this Nation 80 far as prac-
ticable, to be placed under the jurisdic-
tiOn of the Agricultural Board of oflic-
ers of the several States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

COOP AND CHEAP.-Paint Brushes. Var
" nish Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Stripping
Brushes, Sash Tools. Camelhair Pencils.
Sponges nom one cent TO one dollar. Paints
Oils, Varnishes Glass, Putty. Now is the
time to get bargain In these goods
BAKER L McMURRAN,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

The FARMERS BoY.-The country BOY
is face TO face with practical realltles,
say. the Iowa Homestead. He sees how
slowly money is made on the farm; he
is taught from youth up the need OF
economy; he has the nature of saving
first explained to him every day IN The
week: he is not exposed to the tempta'
ton of the saloon or ballroom and he Is
not so much of lady's man before he
has occasion to use razor on his oOWhY
cheeks. He may be trifle rude, lie
NAV not feel easy in company, but III
the long, closely contested race OF lie IL
is the chap that trudges to school bare
footed in summer and stogas in winter,
whose mother cuts his hair with the
sheep-shears, who leads the chap that
goes to the city school with the starched
shirt front and fancy slippers. ana whose
head is shaved with lawn mower ut
the barber-shop. Such has been our OBJ
servance. anG we think we know what
we are talking about.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

Carlyle said, over third of Il century
ago: america, too, will have to strain
its energies in quite another fashion
than this, to crack its sinews and all but
break its heart, as the rest of us have
had to do, In thousand-fold wrestles
with pythons and mud demons, before
it can become habitation of the gods"
We are just now beginning to grapple
with the ''mud-demous," and if all the
moral and intellectual forces of the ma
ton are not rallied the contest will be a
doubtful
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
Please Don't Forget Ii

That DR.. James Cannabis Indica is prepared
In Calcutta, India. from the purest and best
Native Hemp, and is the only remedy, either
IN mat country or this, that will positively
ana permanently cure Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Nasal Catarrh and Nervous
DeDility, or break up fresh cold In q hours.
s".1O per bottle, three bottles $3.50. Craddoclx
q Co.. Proprietors, 1882 Race ST., Phila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

Wife (returning from matinee)-Ob,
it was too lovely! She had Oh a pale
nile green silk, with bands of passe-
menterie down the front, and the
grandest diamonds you ever saw, and
when she died in the last act, she rolled
over four times, and every woman in
the house was crying. l never enjoyed
a play so much i'm nv life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

lnasmuch as the Grange was recog-
nized in the appointment of Bro. Nor
man j. Coleman to the position of Com
mis.iOnerof Agriculture, and his De-
partment has recognized the Grange,
and seeks a still closer union and coop
Grafton with our Order-that through it
all farmers may be the better served
and as it was in the Grange that the
idea of having agriculture represented
in the Presidents Cabinet first took
form, it would seem that lin the eternal
fitness of things" that Bro. Coleman
should be the first to represent the farm
ers in the councils OF the Nation. SO
far us the Grange is concerned, $50 say
we all of u.s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

"Well what were you brought up
on:" asked the justice rs Il blear-cyed
tramp stepped up to the bar. Judge,
was brought up on the bottle" was the
ouipL rpSpOnSp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

FLORIDA Water from l5c a bottle TO SlOO
Il Bottles OF Cologne from Toe to Sl.O0. Luz
bins finest Extracts. Between these are
Reads Grand Duchess, Hoyt's German, East
mans and Lumborg's Triple Extracts. Some
fine Sachet Powders just bought. Cashmere
Boquet, Aromatic Vegetable, Lone's Brown
Windsor, Pears and other fine makes of
soap, such as Kinks, Colgate, &c, all these at
GIBSON'S, THE DRUGGIST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

NM HiSP Holders in Plush with French
W Plate Looking Glass at GIBSONiS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

Agriculture pays the greater part of
the taxation that supports our country,
and should receive the practical, foster
ing care from Government, both State
and National.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
Furnace For Sale

A NY one desiring 20 po cs-- Equsses :
"A possebIe beating fnrn 1cc ne. - =
y ssSs.: sss ssi EiiSES 1: Z. oy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

Boards of Health endorse Red Star
Cough Cure as Il speedy and sure remedy
for coughs and colds. Scientists pro-
nounce it entirely vegetable and free
from opiates. Price 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

T'O SPORTING MEN.-If you want to 20 on
i successful Christmas hunt don't fail 70
stop at Gibson's. He can rig you out
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

sRun daily. All others daily excep, SUNDAY
Timetables giving time Of local and bf,ni n
trains can be had on application 10 = hh
X. Agent at ShepherdstOwn. $500,
~. BOYD. superintendent
Ii. A. RIDDLE. Gen I Pass. Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

w Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Deposi-
tions, and attend to all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-02-04

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has been be-
fore the public for years, and is pro-
nounced by thousands superior to all
other articles for the cure Of coughs,
colds, influenza, and all pulmonary
complaints.
in the feet, and after several applications
was entirely relieved of pain and could
walk as we'll as ever.
ANN r. WATKINS, Baltimore, Md.